Virginia § 2.2-2815 - Increase in salaries
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 2.2-2815 — Increase in salaries, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2.2-2815. Increase in salaries
The salary of no state officer or employee payable by the Commonwealth and not specifically fixed by law shall be increased, or authorized to be increased, without the written consent of the Governor.
The salary of no officer or employee of any state institution, board, commission or agency payable by the Commonwealth and not specifically fixed by law, shall be increased, or authorized to be increased, without prior written authorization of such board or commission and the written consent of the Governor.
Any violation of this section shall constitute misfeasance in office. Nothing herein shall apply to teachers in the elementary or secondary schools of the Commonwealth or to employees receiving compensation not in excess of $100 per month.
Code 1950, § 14-2; 1964, c. 386, § 14.1-2; 1998, c. 872, § 2.1-20.6; 2001, c. 844.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 2.2-2815
What does Code of Virginia § 2.2-2815 cover?
Section 2.2-2815 ("Increase in salaries") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Virginia § 2.2-2815?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 2.2-2815 apply to my situation?
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